Richard Crew has a wealth of knowledge of Brazilian mining operations, built up over 30 years in both open pit and underground mines. Based in Brazil, Mr Crew was consultant general manager of projects for the Sáo Bento Group, a private mining group operating two gold mines in the States of Mato Gross and Para, producing a combined total of 100,000oz per annum of gold. He held a wide range of senior operational and executive positions in Brazil including as senior mining consultant, general mine manager for Cleveland Mining Company, chief operating
officer for Galantas Gold Corporation, and as general manager and projects manager for AIM-listed gold and diamond company Target Resources.